English Explanatory Dictionary

uneasy lies the head that wears a crown

English dictionary entry

Meanings

proverb
  1. A person of high rank or status has more problems than those of lower rank.

Word forms

uneasy lies the head that wears a crown heavy lies the crown heavy is the head that wears the crown

Etymology

From Henry IV, Part 2.

Related words

it's lonely at the top the bigger they are, the harder they fall the highest branch is not the safest roost
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